EFFECT OF CHIA SEEDS ON HYPERGLYCEMIA IN THE BLOOD OF ALBINO RATS | ||||
| Menoufia Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology | ||||
| Article 3, Volume 9, Issue 9, September 2024, Page 137-145 PDF (929.87 K) | ||||
| Document Type: original papers | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjab.2024.323150.1022 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Mohamed Abdelsalam Habib1; Youssef Amin Ashoush1; Salah Mansour El-Sayed  1; Mohamed Momtaz Hegazy2
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| 1Department of biochemistry - faculty of agriculture - Menoufia University | ||||
| 2Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Menofia University, Shibin El-Kom, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| The present study aims to delve into the comprehensive chemical composition of chia seeds, with a specific emphasis on elucidating the detailed profile of amino acids. Furthermore, the study sought to evaluate the potential therapeutic efficacy of chia seed protein in modulating blood glucose levels in male diabetic rats. The chemical composition of seeds was as follows: moisture (5.55 %), crude fiber (18.99 %), ash (1.92%), crude protein (18.16 %), total lipids (33.59 %), and total carbohydrate (21.79%). The amino acids composition was as mentioned next: glutamic acid 20.6% followed by arginine 12.47%, meanwhile the aspartic and leucine recorded 9.57 and 7.76% respectively. After 30 days of treatment with chia seeds protein, hyperglycemic rats experienced a significant decrease in glucose levels from 244.17 mg/dl to 119.24 mg/dl. Additionally, triglycerides decreased from 119.74 mg/dl to 81.34 mg/dl, and the total cholesterol level decreased from 126.41 mg/dl to 98.13 mg/dl. Furthermore, the hyperglycemic group's LDL-C and HDL-C were compared. Consequently, the protein found in chia seeds may be advantageous for individuals with diabetes. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| : Chia seeds; hyperglycemia; diabetes mellitus; amino acids; glucose level; liver function | ||||
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